Notre Dame Defensive Commits Set For Week Eight Action

Defensive recruiting under Marcus Freeman has been tremendous. He has continued to really target a lot of length and athleticism, which is evident in the 2024 recruiting class.

On Friday and Saturday, those talented defensive recruits will be on full display. Here is every game you need to watch, and how to view it. The future of the Notre Dame defense is very bright.

DE BRYCE YOUNG, CHARLOTTE (N.C.) CHRISTIAN

Matchup: Charlotte Christian (5-2) vs Providence Day (7-0) (Charlotte, N.C.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://youtube.com/@CharlotteChristianSchoolNC?feature=shared

Young continues to dominate for Charlotte Christian. During their 17-6 win over Christ School last week, Young collected seven total tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks and a pass breakup. Young is now up to 60 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and eight sacks in seven games. He has also posted another eight quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two more fumble recoveries.

His impact will be needed big time against a dominant Providence Day (7-0) team. Young will have a chance to make a statement against elite 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders.

DE LOGHAN THOMAS, LAKEWOOD (Ohio) ST. EDWARD vs CB KARSON HOBBS, CINCINNATI (Ohio) ARCHBISHOP MOELLER

Matchup: St. Edward (7-1) vs Archbishop Moeller (5-3) (Lakewood, Ohio)

Game Time: Saturday (10/14) at 4 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.stedwardeagles.com/about/watch-live-broadcasts/

After a rough start to the season, Archbishop Moeller has now won four straight games. They are led by Hobbs, who is quietly having a tremendous season. He was targeted just three times against St. Ignatius last week, which resulted in three pass breakups.

On St. Edward's side, Thomas notched two sacks during the 35-15 victory over Clarkson North last Friday, including a forced fumble. On Saturday, St. Edward will take on Archbishop Moeller at home. That means that the Irish commits will get first hand view of just how talented the other is.

DE CJ MAY (2025), HIGHLAND HOME (Al.) HIGH SCHOOL

Matchup: Highland Home (7-0) vs Barbour County (1-5) (Highland Home, Al.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/highland-home-high-school-highland-home-al

May had another tremendous game last Friday during their dismantling performance against Luverne. The junior star collected five total tackles, two sacks and three more quarterback hurries. May also hauled in an interception, broke up a pass, forced and recovered a fumble during the game. He was utterly dominant.

DE JOSEPH REIFF (2025), ELMHURST (Ill.) YORK

Matchup: York (6-1) at Lyons (5-2) (LaGrange, Ill.)

Game Time: Saturday (10/14) at 1:30 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/york-high-school-elmhurst-il

York suffered their first loss of the season last Friday, falling to Glenbard West 28-7. Reiff and his talented squad look forward to getting things back on track against Lyons (5-2) on Saturday.

DT SEAN SEVILLANO, CLEARWATER ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL

Matchup: Clearwater Academy (2-4) at Riverview Sarasota (3-3) (Sarasaota, Fla.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7:30 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/miami-palmetto-hs-miami-fl

Sevillano continues to put together a season for the ages on the defensive side of the football. In his team’s most recent victory, Sevillano collected 15 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss and one sack. He now has 42 tackles for loss and nine sacks so far this season.

The talented defender will once again be counted on heavily on Friday against Riverview Sarasota (3-3).

LB KYNGSTONN VILIAMU-ASA, BELLFLOWER (Calif.) ST. JOHN BOSCO

Matchup: St. John Bosco (6-1) vs Mater Dei (7-0) (Bellflower, Calif.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/st-john-bosco-high-school-bellflower-ca

St. John Bosco won in decisive fashion last Friday, defeating Servite 56-27. The defense gave up just 282 yards of offense against one of the better programs in California. The Braves head into a big week or action, welcoming Mater Dei (7-0) to town on Friday night. Viliamu-Asa will be counted on to slow down a really talented Monarch offense.

LB TEDDY REZAC, OMAHA (Neb.) WESTSIDE

Matchup: Westside (7-0) at Millard South (7-0) (Kearney, Neb.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@warriortelevision3544

Westside continued their dominance last Friday, destroying previous undefeated Kearney 56-0. Rezac hauled in an interception during the victory. He also had two total tackles, as well as two receptions for 26 yards on the offensive side of the football.

They will travel to Millard South (7-0) on Friday. This will be Westside’s biggest test thus far.

LB BODIE KAHOUN, ROANOKE (Va.) PATRICK HENRY

Matchup: Patrick Henry (5-1) vs Cave Spring (3-4) (Roanoke, Va.)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/patrick-henry-high-school-roanoke-va/football

Kahoun has been putting up video game numbers during the 2023 season so far. That continued against Pulaski County two weeks ago, who runs the triple option. On the day, Kahoun collected 25 total tackles (14 solo, 11 assists) and three tackles for loss. That has pushed his season total to 108 tackles in six games.

S TAEBRON BENNIE-POWELL, WEST CHESTER (Ohio) LAKOTA WEST

Matchup: Lakota West (6-2) vs Mason (4-4) (West Chester, Ohio)

Game Time: Friday (10/13) at 7 PM ET

Stream Link: https://gowestfirebirds.com/live-video-webcasting/

For the second straight week, Bennie-Powell reached the end zone. This time was on a blocked punt, which he scooped and scored for a touchdown. The senior has been a big reason that Lakota West has won six straight games after beginning the year 0-2.

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